Disclaimer: Health and Wellness programs are for educational and informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition.
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
EAST | Friday, December 5 | 10 – 11 a.m. | No FeeDr. Nilza Kallos is a retired physician that specialized in diagnosing and treating various women’s health issues such as breast cancer and osteoporosis. This class will review strategies to decrease the chance of developing breast cancer, how to prevent fractures, and additional time for Q&A on both topics. Instructor: Dr. Kallos has practiced medicine since 1970, was founder and director of the Breast Health Center and Diagnostic Ultrasound in Florida, and Associate Director of the Women’s Breast Center at University of Miami.
Mindfulness Meditation
WEST | 1st Wednesdays, November 5, December 3 | 1 - 2 p.m. | No Fee
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, participants will develop the capacity for increased focus, openness, and peace. Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to the experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Facilitator: Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. She has a background in offering Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses.
Mindfulness/Awareness Meditation Series
“Doing nothing properly” is another description for meditation practice, which is the act of taking a good posture while sitting, practicing a simple technique, and gently synchronizing the body and mind to settle together. This series will present the age-old practices of sitting and walking meditation. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Roland Cohen has practiced meditation since 1972 and has taught meditation practice throughout the USA and other countries.
Meditation - November Series
WEST | Tuesdays, Nov. 18, 25 and Dec. 2 | 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. | No Fee (3 weeks)
Plant Forward Boulder
Plant Forward Boulder is part of Building Healthy Communities (BHC) of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. BHCs support healthy, plant-based lifestyles by
nurturing local connections, facilitating ongoing social support, and providing educational programming. Each month attendees will learn about important topics in lifestyle medicine.
Instructor: Ann Thomasset holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell, and is a BHC leader with PCRM.
Plant Forward - November: Environmentally Sustainable Diet
EAST | Thursday, November 13 | 10 - 11 a.m. | No Fee
Plant Forward - December: Holiday Potluck and Recipe Swap
EAST | Thursday, December 11 | 10 - 11 a.m. | No Fee
Ukemi: The Art of Falling Safely
In Japanese martial arts, ukemi translates to "receiving body" or "receiving technique" and refers to the art of falling safely. Falls are a leading cause of injury across all demographics. In this class, older adults will learn the principles of falling without injury. After finding center through meditation and Japanese yoga, participants will warm up the body with light core exercises and stretches, then practice safe falling on a forgiving matted surface. Registrants must complete a pre-screening tool prior to participation. Instructor: Randy Thompson, 3rd degree black belt in Aikido.
Ukemi: The Art of Falling Safely - Series
EAST | Thursdays, November 6 – 20, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Fees: R/NR $36/$45 (3 weeks)
Ukemi: The Art of Falling Safely - Series
EAST | Thursdays, December 4 - 18, 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Fees: R/NR $36/$45 (3 weeks)